Fried chai hu: put chai hu pieces in frying pan and fry to slightly charred. Aged wine or wheat bran can also be added for the stir-frying. After stir frying, the characteristics of the herb will be not be so cold and can enhance the yang characteristics of the body when taken. Jiu chai hu (wine treated chai hu) can enhance blood circulation, and enhance yang function.

Cu chao chai hu (vinegar stir fried chai hu): Mix chai hu slicess with vinegar (chai hu 100 kg to 10 kg), let sit for a short time, and set the pot and the mixture on the stove and gently stir-fry until slightly charred. Spread out to dry. After this process, cu chai hu is known for entering the liver channel and also in arresting pain.